Wizz Air's engine woes are 'going to take years' to resolve CEO warns, with nearly 50 planes grounded until late-2025
"This is not an overnight fix, this is going to take years," said Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi.
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- What’s been reported historically: Wizz Air faced engine-related grounding and maintenance challenges around Pratt & Whitney engines, which caused periodic fleet grounding and reduced earnings expectations in 2024–2025. Some reports noted dozens of aircraft grounded at peak and ongoing disruptions; however, the situation evolved as engines were serviced and some leases ended. This background is based on prior coverage and company filings. [sources: Fortune articles from 2024 referencing engine woes and grounding numbers][1][2]
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